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This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare: https://theatln.tc/KvAEA33q
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare: https://theatln.tc/KvAEA33q
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom,” Judge Mark L. Wolf writes on his decision to resign from the federal bench. “President Trump is using the law for partisan purposes”: https://theatln.tc/XgppPPfA
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom,” Judge Mark L. Wolf writes on his decision to resign from the federal bench. “President Trump is using the law for partisan purposes”: https://theatln.tc/XgppPPfA
This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare: https://theatln.tc/KvAEA33q
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare: https://theatln.tc/KvAEA33q
Zohran Mamdani argues that “freeze the rent” is not just a way of delivering relief from exorbitant housing costs—it is the only way to get enough voters on board with a growth agenda. Rogé Karma spoke with Mamdani to see if he has a point.
https://theatln.tc/ydcNehga
https://theatln.tc/ydcNehga
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Zohran Mamdani argues that “freeze the rent” is not just a way of delivering relief from exorbitant housing costs—it is the only way to get enough voters on board with a growth agenda. Rogé Karma spoke with Mamdani to see if he has a point.
https://theatln.tc/ydcNehga
https://theatln.tc/ydcNehga
"Democrats could have held the line on the shutdown, and spent weeks watching Trump’s approval ratings fall," writes Jonathan Chait. Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in: https://theatln.tc/ZOBij51v
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Democrats could have held the line on the shutdown, and spent weeks watching Trump’s approval ratings fall," writes Jonathan Chait. Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in: https://theatln.tc/ZOBij51v
“Nativism has proved politically potent enough to carry Trump to the Oval Office twice,” Idrees Kahloon writes. Now, “it may be powerful enough to bring net migration down to zero, perhaps for some time.” https://theatln.tc/azTwXiQL
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Nativism has proved politically potent enough to carry Trump to the Oval Office twice,” Idrees Kahloon writes. Now, “it may be powerful enough to bring net migration down to zero, perhaps for some time.” https://theatln.tc/azTwXiQL
A recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” posits that the growing influence of women is harming U.S. institutions. Sophie Gilbert argues that the real problem facing American culture is quite different: https://theatln.tc/kUfY14fc
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” posits that the growing influence of women is harming U.S. institutions. Sophie Gilbert argues that the real problem facing American culture is quite different: https://theatln.tc/kUfY14fc
The Democratic Party’s winners this week “arguably got more out of affordability than any other approach,” @dkthomp.bsky.social argues. A party that adopts that approach at the national level “is in a strong position going into 2026”: https://theatln.tc/DJXBANTH
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Democratic Party’s winners this week “arguably got more out of affordability than any other approach,” @dkthomp.bsky.social argues. A party that adopts that approach at the national level “is in a strong position going into 2026”: https://theatln.tc/DJXBANTH
Suburbs have a financial secret—one that’s dividing rich towns from poor towns, Michael Waters argues. https://theatln.tc/xciESQ0X
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Suburbs have a financial secret—one that’s dividing rich towns from poor towns, Michael Waters argues. https://theatln.tc/xciESQ0X
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom,” Judge Mark L. Wolf writes on his decision to resign from the federal bench. “President Trump is using the law for partisan purposes”:
https://theatln.tc/MHDWR78I
https://theatln.tc/MHDWR78I
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom,” Judge Mark L. Wolf writes on his decision to resign from the federal bench. “President Trump is using the law for partisan purposes”:
https://theatln.tc/MHDWR78I
https://theatln.tc/MHDWR78I
The Democratic Party’s winners this week “arguably got more out of affordability than any other approach,” @dkthomp.bsky.social argues. A party that adopts that approach at the national level “is in a strong position going into 2026”: https://theatln.tc/DJXBANTH
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Democratic Party’s winners this week “arguably got more out of affordability than any other approach,” @dkthomp.bsky.social argues. A party that adopts that approach at the national level “is in a strong position going into 2026”: https://theatln.tc/DJXBANTH
Suburbs have a financial secret—one that’s dividing rich towns from poor towns, Michael Waters argues. https://theatln.tc/xciESQ0X
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Suburbs have a financial secret—one that’s dividing rich towns from poor towns, Michael Waters argues. https://theatln.tc/xciESQ0X
Many people who work in health and science are fighting against the Trump administration's politicalization of those issues. Others are running for office. Katherine J. Wu reports: https://theatln.tc/1PnMG923
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Many people who work in health and science are fighting against the Trump administration's politicalization of those issues. Others are running for office. Katherine J. Wu reports: https://theatln.tc/1PnMG923
This shutdown is a reminder that “an executive branch unbound by Congress or the courts has a unique ability to inflict and prolong pain on the people,” @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily. https://theatln.tc/QYMQURX6
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This shutdown is a reminder that “an executive branch unbound by Congress or the courts has a unique ability to inflict and prolong pain on the people,” @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily. https://theatln.tc/QYMQURX6
Answer today’s trivia question from Arthur C. Brooks’s story “Three Rules for a Lasting Happy Marriage.”
Check your response and sign up for Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day: https://theatln.tc/XsvZ3sNh
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November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Answer today’s trivia question from Arthur C. Brooks’s story “Three Rules for a Lasting Happy Marriage.”
Check your response and sign up for Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day: https://theatln.tc/XsvZ3sNh
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Democrats’ victories may only increase the urgency with which Republicans already view the 2026 midterms, David Graham argues, adding: Trump and his allies will do anything they can to make the election results “closer without having to actually change the policies that they want to pursue.”
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Democrats’ victories may only increase the urgency with which Republicans already view the 2026 midterms, David Graham argues, adding: Trump and his allies will do anything they can to make the election results “closer without having to actually change the policies that they want to pursue.”
Today on Reddit, @emmasarappo.bsky.social and @boriskachka.bsky.social are answering questions about how they helped select The Atlantic’s list of 65 essential children’s books. Ask them about their choices, trends across kids’ literature, and more at 2:30 p.m. ET: www.reddit.com/r/childrensb...
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today on Reddit, @emmasarappo.bsky.social and @boriskachka.bsky.social are answering questions about how they helped select The Atlantic’s list of 65 essential children’s books. Ask them about their choices, trends across kids’ literature, and more at 2:30 p.m. ET: www.reddit.com/r/childrensb...
A recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” posits that the growing influence of women is harming U.S. institutions. Sophie Gilbert argues that the real problem facing American culture is quite different: https://theatln.tc/kUfY14fc
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” posits that the growing influence of women is harming U.S. institutions. Sophie Gilbert argues that the real problem facing American culture is quite different: https://theatln.tc/kUfY14fc
Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things they hold dearest, Nancy Pelosi argues: https://theatln.tc/VJrhMhNd
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things they hold dearest, Nancy Pelosi argues: https://theatln.tc/VJrhMhNd
Few features are more beloved by drivers than Apple CarPlay. Enjoy it while you still can, writes Patrick George. https://theatln.tc/sBsAA2h0
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Few features are more beloved by drivers than Apple CarPlay. Enjoy it while you still can, writes Patrick George. https://theatln.tc/sBsAA2h0
Answer today’s trivia question from Julie Beck's story “The Pantsless Trend Reaches Its Logical Conclusion.”
Check your response and sign up for Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day: https://theatln.tc/XsvZ3sNh
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Answer today’s trivia question from Julie Beck's story “The Pantsless Trend Reaches Its Logical Conclusion.”
Check your response and sign up for Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day: https://theatln.tc/XsvZ3sNh
Check your response and sign up for Atlantic Trivia in your inbox every day: https://theatln.tc/XsvZ3sNh
The best picture books are mind-expanding, psychology astute, vividly illustrated, and fun. The Atlantic compiled 65 of these essential titles—and on Reddit this Friday, Emma Sarappo and Boris Kachka are answering your questions about the recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/childrensbooks/
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The best picture books are mind-expanding, psychology astute, vividly illustrated, and fun. The Atlantic compiled 65 of these essential titles—and on Reddit this Friday, Emma Sarappo and Boris Kachka are answering your questions about the recommendations: https://www.reddit.com/r/childrensbooks/
Richard Linklater, best known for his low-key hangout movies, finds two surprising subjects for his latest works: prickly artists who didn’t care if people liked them, writes David Sims: https://theatln.tc/8D2ldLna
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Richard Linklater, best known for his low-key hangout movies, finds two surprising subjects for his latest works: prickly artists who didn’t care if people liked them, writes David Sims: https://theatln.tc/8D2ldLna
On the surface, grade inflation might seem simple to address, @ibogost.com writes. But it’s a strange and wicked problem on campus, with no single cause or obvious solution: https://theatln.tc/ds5cBJAV
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On the surface, grade inflation might seem simple to address, @ibogost.com writes. But it’s a strange and wicked problem on campus, with no single cause or obvious solution: https://theatln.tc/ds5cBJAV
Spend enough time online and reality starts to feel surreal. Galaxy Brain, The Atlantic’s new weekly podcast hosted by @cwarzel.bsky.social, is a space for conversations, explanations, and tangents to help you understand what’s going on.
Premiering November 14: theatln.tc/j9m1uT84
Premiering November 14: theatln.tc/j9m1uT84
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Spend enough time online and reality starts to feel surreal. Galaxy Brain, The Atlantic’s new weekly podcast hosted by @cwarzel.bsky.social, is a space for conversations, explanations, and tangents to help you understand what’s going on.
Premiering November 14: theatln.tc/j9m1uT84
Premiering November 14: theatln.tc/j9m1uT84